---
title: "RPID - Subscription based Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000649861"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-04-06"
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# RPID - Subscription based Research Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000649861

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently concluding a procurement process titled "RPID - Subscription based Research Services". This tender falls within the services industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 31st March 2021 for a total value of £127,400. The related lot provides a two-year research membership aimed at offering guidance on best practices for cloud deployment and strategy. Key dates surrounding this process indicate that it is complete as of early April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in cloud strategies and deployment. Firms like Gartner, who have already participated as suppliers, can leverage their knowledge in this niche area. Smaller enterprises focusing on innovative cloud solutions or consultancy services may also find a suitable platform to demonstrate their offerings. Competitors with a strong capability in research methodologies and technology deployment strategies would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Research membership providing specific guidance on best practice for cloud deployment and strategy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

2 year Research membership providing specific guidance on best practice for cloud deployment and strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411377 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411377

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411377
  RPID - Subscription based Research Services - Research membership providing specific guidance on best practice for cloud deployment and strategy.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000649861

## Provenance

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